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KJA → MJZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Yemelyanovo Airport (Krasnoyarsk) to Mirny Airport (Mirnyj)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer views of the vast Siberian wilderness, the Right Side is the clear winner for the spectacular descent over the Mir diamond mine and the city of Mirny.
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Krasnoyarsk Cityscape
An excellent overview of the regional capital and its industrial districts during the climb out of KJA.
Angara River
View the Yenisey's primary tributary, which carries water all the way from Lake Baikal.
Mir Diamond Mine
The flight's crown jewel: a massive 525-meter deep open-pit mine located right at the edge of Mirny.
Mirny City Grid
See the 'Diamond Capital' of Russia, a city literally built on the edge of a giant crater.
The Mir mine is the absolute highlight. It is usually visible on the right during the final approach into Mirny Airport (MJZ). Keep your camera ready about 10-15 minutes before landing. For afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for photos of the mine pit.
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Yenisey River
Catch views of one of the world's most powerful river systems shortly after takeoff from Krasnoyarsk.
Endless Taiga
Thousands of square kilometers of untouched coniferous forest stretching toward the Arctic circle.
Tunguska Basin
Fly north of the region famous for the 1908 meteor impact, characterized by remote marshlands.
Siberian Plateau
Rugged, weathered mountain ranges and deep river canyons of the Central Siberian Plateau.
Choose this side if you want to avoid direct sunlight during a morning flight. It offers the best perspective of the Yenisey's scale as it heads north. During winter, look for the intricate patterns of frozen tributaries.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,402 km (871 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 52 min
Departure: KJA (56.172901, 92.493301)
Arrival: MJZ (62.53469848632813, 114.03900146484376)
Route Type: Domestic
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